In its fourth edition, the contest will provide technology startups an opportunity to tap into the North American market.

The contest will select five hi-tech, high potential startups at an early stage, and provide them a gateway to North America through technology business incubator DMZ.

"Corporates have a key role to play in helping startups leverage the market opportunity, and hence the contest has always partnered with an industry leader. This year, the contest has become much bigger with Google, HDFC Bank and TCS coming on board as sponsor partners," Ajay Ramasubramaniam, Director, Zone Startups said.